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Here's the latest news from The Long Island Pre-K Initiative, your source for
expert training and useful resources:
www.nassauboces.org/pre-k
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Young children learn best through play--and this guidance brief from New York State explains it all
The newest in a series of helpful publications from New York State* is devoted to the topic of play--why it's important, what it looks like at different ages, and how schools
can include intentional play in their classrooms.
The brief's introduction directly addresses the pressures on educators to make sure children meet academic expectations. "As a result, time for play and playful learning is often cut from the daily classroom schedule in favor of more educator-directed and narrowly scripted instructional approaches. The purpose of this brief is to help educators, administrators and practitioners understand the value of play."
In 12 pages, the brief provides an overview of the research showing how play (from birth to third grade) relates to later success in school, followed by examples of what play looks like at different ages. A chart of different types of play connects them with learning--e.g., "constructive play" such as building with objects helps with fine motor skills, problem-solving and communication. A final section runs down strategies for teachers.
Download PLAY Understanding the Value of Play from Birth through 3rd Grade.
PLAY is the eighth in a series of early childhood education guidance briefs that cover such topics as leadership, family engagement and behavior.
Click here
to review all the publications available.
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The brief is published by the New York State Early Childhood Advisory Council (NYSECAC) and offers guidance from the New York State Head Start Collaboration Office, the New York State Association for the Education of Young Children (NYAEYC) and the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
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For another take on play, new "mini-documentary" from Defending the Early Years (DEY)
"Children all over the world know how to play--anything that universal must be essential for human development." So says Nancy Carlsson-Paige in a new video called "The Miraculous Nature of Everyday Play." It's the latest in a series of short (less than five minutes) "mini-documentaries" from Defending the Early Years, a nonprofit that advocates for developmentally appropriate education for young children.
Click here for the new DEY video on play or to access others in this series.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
NEW! What's the story? Diversity and Inclusivity in Children's Picture Books
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Place: Nassau BOCES Administrative Center, Garden City
In a 1990 article, "Mirrors, Windows and Sliding Glass Doors," Rudine Sims Bishop introduced the metaphor of mirrors, windows and doors. Children's books, she
argued, need to reflect readers' identities and open their eyes to the world beyond their lived experience. Join other educators from our region for a half-day workshop exploring diversity and inclusivity in children's books and how we, as educators, can provide "mirrors and windows" for children.
Participants will have the opportunity to examine key concepts and definitions including diversity, inclusivity, and literacy; try on frameworks that help us conduct diversity audits of our environment and bring back resources and tools to help us when selecting, teaching and promoting diversity and inclusivity in children's books. Participants will receive a resource packet including book lists, websites, and publishers that support diversity, inclusivity, conversations and play.
Presenter: Joy Connolly, Director of Education Program Services, Child Care Council of Nassau, Inc.
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YOUR CLASSROOM
Read Across America is coming next week. How are you planning to celebrate?
Dr. Seuss' birthday--March 2--has become linked to a bigger effort, the national Read Across America program and the designation of March as National Reading Month. Designed to nurture a joy of reading, this annual observance was founded by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998 and has since been enthusiastically supported by entities such as the International
Literacy Association, National PTA
and Public Broadcasting's Reading Rockets.
This year's theme: Celebrating a Nation of Diverse Readers. The Read Across America website offers many resources including book lists--and even information about finding free books. Its 13 big ideas for your observance include inviting guest readers, hosting a "storypalooza" and even organizing a book scavenger hunt.
The Reading Rockets website offers booklists ranging from the expected multicultural topics to the less common "books for kids who find reading hard."
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HELP WANTED
This week's job listings for early ed on Long Island
Part-Time Teacher Assistant/Hall Monitor
Part-Time After Care Assistant Teacher
Email resumes to nsmsdirector@northshoremontessori.com
For the Long Island Head Start positions listed below
Email resumes to humanresources@liheadstart.org or fax to 631-758-2953
Full-Time Teacher
Full-Time Teacher I (Infant/Toddler)
Full-Time Teacher II (Infant/Toddler)
Full-Time Teacher Assistant
Full-Time Teacher Aide
Full-Time Family Advocate
Full-Time Cook
Full-Time Food Transporter
Substitute Teacher Aide
Long Island Head Start, Various locations
Full-Time Parent Involvement Specialist--Bilingual
Full-Time Family Community Partnership Specialist--Bilingual
Full-Time EHS-CCP Assistant
Full-Time EHS-CCP Disabilities Services Consultant (Birth to 2)
Long Island Head Start, Central Administration, Patchogue
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Here's how to add your school's staffing needs to this list:
In the body of the e-mail, include the following information:
For our records:
- Your name
- Your position
- Your e-mail and phone number
For the listing in our e-newsletter
- The name of your school and the town it's located in. You can include your web address, if you have one.
- A very brief description of the position or positions you want to fill. (For example: "Part-time Teacher Assistant" or "Full-time Pre-K Teacher."
- Information about how potential applicants should contact your for details or to apply. (For example: "Call Jane Smith at 631-xxx-xxxx" or "Send e-mail to jane.smith@schoolname.org")
It's important to understand that:
We will not include information about salary. We will not include any descriptions of your school or program, although we can include a link to your school's web site.
We will publish your information a single time. If you still have openings, you can e-mail us again with the details and we will run the information again.
Our e-newsletter is typically sent out on Wednesday mornings. However, it may be mailed on a different day, depending on content or technical considerations.
The Long Island Pre-K Initiative reserves the right to edit information; space in the e-newsletter is very limited.
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About Us
The Long Island Pre-K Initiative is a collaborating partner in the state-funded Regional Technical Assistance Center, which supports Pre-K and early childhood education on Long Island. The other collaborating partners are the three Long Island BOCES, the Child Care Council of Nassau, Inc., the Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc. and the Family Leadership Network.
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NASSAU BOCES
71 Clinton Road, Garden City, NY 11530-9195
Phone: (516) 396-2220 Fax: (516)-396-2355
www.nassauboces.org
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